Try the look before the chair
HairLens is an AI hair try-on app that previews new hairstyles and hair colors on your own photo and gives personalized hair and skin advice. It's made for anyone considering a new cut or color who wants to see it before the salon, on iPhone. HairLens is free to download; HairLens Pro, an auto-renewable subscription (weekly, monthly or yearly), unlocks unlimited AI try-ons, and the weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial.
See new hairstyles and colors on yourself from a single photo, and get personalized AI advice for your hair and skin.
Download on the App Storefree to tryiPhone · Your photos are processed for your result, never sold
What it does
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Virtual try-on
Preview new hairstyles on your own photo before you commit at the salon.
Colors & styles
Explore cuts and colors to find the look that's really you.
AI hair & skin advice
Get personalized tips for your hair type and skin — right in the app.
Your photos stay yours
Photos are processed to create your result, then discarded. Never sold.
See it in action
A look inside HairLens.
How it works
Snap a photo
Use a selfie or pick one from your library.
Try styles
Swap hairstyles and colors instantly.
Book with confidence
Walk into the salon knowing exactly what you want.
HairLens FAQ
Straight answers about price, devices and privacy.
How does HairLens work?
Take a selfie or pick a photo from your library, then swap hairstyles and colors on it. HairLens also gives AI tips for your hair type and skin.
What happens to my photos?
Photos you choose are processed to create your try-on and advice, then discarded. They are not stored, sold or used for tracking.
How much does HairLens cost?
The app is free to download. HairLens Pro unlocks unlimited AI try-ons and is sold weekly, monthly or yearly; the weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial. The App Store shows the current price before you confirm.
Which devices does HairLens run on?
HairLens is an iPhone app.
Who makes HairLens?
HairLens is made by Sakura5, an independent app studio that builds focused, privacy-first apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support: support@sakura5.app.
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